Matthew 7:13-14
"Enter through the narrow gate. For wide is the gate and broad is the road
that leads to destruction, and many enter through it. But small is the gate
and narrow the road that leads to life, and only a few find it."
THE
ONLY WAY TO HEAVEN
I will
not believe in patron-saints
White-smoked popes or virgin-maries
I will not go the way of dancing-demons
Child-like cherubs or forest-green fairies
I do not believe in red-suit devils
Positional yoga or door-to-door calls
I won't take seriously most female pastors
Cultural doctrine or Bible-bashing liberals
I do not believe in memorized chanting
Self-help titheing or praying for the dead
I will not bow down to political correctness
This world's next idol or boot-strap salvation
I do believe in the one and only Jesus Christ
Our dear Father's love and the Holy Spirit too
I do NOT believe in what the world calls right
The road to Heaven's gate is taken by few
I will listen to Jesus - His Way is right
JEFF
2011
The Name of Jesus
In the message "Preach The Word" we were strongly encouraged to share a
message of truth with the world which is uncompromising and aligned
with the Word of God. We cannot continue to trust in the messages of
the world, nor in the teaching of the "religious" when their words are
not supported by Biblical Truth!
Toward the end of a passage we call "The Sermon on the Mount," Jesus
gave a strong warning: "Enter through the narrow gate. For wide is the
gate and broad is the road that leads to destruction, and many enter
through it. But small is the gate and narrow the road that leads to
life, and only a few find it" (Matthew 7:13-14). Our message must
always lead down the "narrow road" and toward the "narrow gate" of
Salvation. If it does, it is truth and honoring to God; if it does
not, it is full of deceit and grieves our Heavenly Father.
Of course, the most important aspect of a true message is the name of
Jesus. If our message does not include the sacrifice of Jesus as our
necessary AND sufficient path to forgiveness and eternal life, then we
do not carry a message of truth. Without Jesus there is no Christian
faith - there is no eternal hope.
Philippians 2:9-11
"Therefore God exalted Him to the highest place and gave Him the name that is
above every name, that at the name of Jesus every knee should bow, in
Heaven and on earth and under the earth, and every tongue confess that
Jesus Christ is Lord."
God exalted (lifted up) Jesus to the highest place in Heaven. Have we
exalted Him to the highest place in our own life? Before we have any
chance of communicating a message of truth with the world, we must have
a message of truth residing in our heart. Have we truly accepted His
forgiveness which only comes through faith, or are we still trying to
earn our way, chasing after false messengers, and traveling down the
broad road? Do we love Him with all our heart, soul, mind, and
strength (Mark 12:30), or are we still just getting acquainted from a distance?
What about our place of worship? God has an important role for the
local church and desires each of us to be in fellowship with other
believers. But if our church does not lift up the name of Jesus
Christ, it becomes little more than a social club leading an entire
flock of lost sheep down the broad road of destruction. God forbid!
Let's exalt Jesus to the highest place in our life, in our home, and in
our church. Let's love Him with all our heart and take active steps to
draw closer to His presence. Let's show the world that eternal life is
only through faith in the name which is above all other names - the
name of Jesus.
Have a Great Day!
Steve Troxel
God's Daily Word Ministries
Matthew 7:13-14
"Enter through the narrow gate. For wide is the gate and broad is the road
that leads to destruction, and many enter through it. But small is the gate
and narrow the road that leads to life, and only a few find it."
THE ROAD TO HEAVEN
I do not believe in patron-saints
White-smoked popes or virgin-maries
I will not go the way of dancing-demons
Child-like cherubs or forest-green fairies
I do not believe in red-suit devils
Positional yoga or door-to-door calls
I will not listen to female pastors
Cultural doctrine or Bible-bashed liberals
I do not believe in memorized chanting
Self-help titheing or praying for the dead
I will not bow down to political correctness
This world's idols or boot-strap salvation
I do believe in the one and only Jesus Christ
Our dear Father's love and the Holy Spirit too
I do NOT believe in what the world calls right
The road to Heaven's gate is trodden by few
_________________
The Name of Jesus
In the message "Preach The Word" we were strongly encouraged to share a
message of truth with the world which is uncompromising and aligned
with the Word of God. We cannot continue to trust in the messages of
the world, nor in the teaching of the "religious" when their words are
not supported by Biblical Truth!
Toward the end of a passage we call "The Sermon on the Mount," Jesus
gave a strong warning: "Enter through the narrow gate. For wide is the
gate&nbs p;and broad is the road that leads to destruction, and many enter
through it. But small is the gate and narrow the road that leads to
life, and only a few find it" (Matthew 7:13-14). Our message must
always lead down the "narrow road" and toward the "narrow gate" of
Salvation. If it does, it is truth and honoring to God; if it does
not, it is full of deceit and grieves our Heavenly Father.
Of course, the most important aspect of a true message is the name of
Jesus. If& nbsp;our message does not include the sacrifice of Jesus as our
necessary AND sufficient path to forgiveness and eternal life, then we
do not carry a message of truth. Without Jesus there is no Christian
faith - there is no eternal hope.
Philippians 2:9-11
"Therefore God exalted Him to the highest place and gave Him the name that is
above every name, that at the name of Jesus every knee should bow, in
Heaven and on earth and under the earth, and every tongue confess that
Jesus Christ is Lord."
God exalted (lifted up) Jesus to the highest place in Heaven. Have we
exalted Him to the highest place in our own life? Before we have any
chance of communicating a message of truth with the world, we must have
a message of truth residing in our heart. Have we truly accepted His
forgiveness which only comes through faith, or are we still trying to
earn our way, chasing after false messengers, and traveling down the
broad road? Do we love Him with all our heart, soul, mind , and
strength (Mark 12:30), or are we still just getting acquainted from a distance?
What about our place of worship? God has an important role for the
local church and desires each of us to be in fellowship with other
believers. But if our church does not lift up the name of Jesus
Christ, it becomes little more than a social club leading an entire
flock of lost sheep down the broad road of destruction. God forbid!
Let's exalt Jesus to the highest place in our life, in our&n bsp;home, and in
our church. Let's love Him with all our heart and take active steps to
draw closer to His presence. Let's show the world that eternal life is
only through faith in the name which is above all other names - the
name of Jesus.
Have a Great Day!
Steve Troxel
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